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Date: Thu, 7 May 2015 07:36:50 -0400
Subject: [HistoricWashington] HPRB ACTIONS - April 23 & 30 2015
Greetings:
Files related to the this two-day meeting and hearing are posted on the HPO website at: http://planning.dc.gov/node/1043742
Archived videos of cases heard on these dates may be viewed through the following link: http://planning.dc.gov/node/905322 then scroll to the month/date and case of interest.
HPRB ACTIONS
April 23 and 30, 2015
The Historic Preservation Review Board meet and considered the following items on April 23 and 30, 2015.
APRIL 23 MEETING
Present: Gretchen Pfaehler (Chair), Rauzia Ally, Andrew Aurbach, Maria Casarella, Graham Davidson, Nancy Metzger, Joseph Taylor. Absent: Charles Wilson.
AGENDA
DESIGNATION HEARINGS
Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1700 New York Avenue/500 17th Street/1701 E Street NW, Case 13-01, amendment to designate portions of the interior. [Board deliberation and decision only; no additional testimony will be taken]
he Board amended the property’s landmark designation in the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites, designating portions of the interior as recommended by the HPO staff (not including the basement, the auditorium, six of the galleries, and some back-of-house spaces). The Board also requested that the State Historic Preservation Officer forward the amendment to the National Register of Historic Places as information to supplement the previous nominations and listing of the property. Vote: 7-0.
West Heating Plant, 1051-1055 29th Street NW, Case 14-04.
The Board reaffirmed that the property contributes to the character of the Georgetown Historic District but denied the proposed landmark designation and did not request that the nomination be forwarded to the National Register. Vote: 4-3.
7 Grant Circle NW, Case 15-08.
This application was withdrawn and was not discussed at the hearing.
Emory United Methodist Church, 6100 (and 6104 and 6120) Georgia Avenue NW, Case 15-06.
The Board designated the Emory United Methodist Church property a historic landmark to be entered into the D.C. Inventory of Historic Sites. The Board also requested that the State Historic Preservation Officer forward the nomination to the National Park Service for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Vote: 7-0.
HISTORIC LANDMARK
Emory United Methodist Church, 6100 Georgia Avenue NW, HPA 15-307, raze
The Board advised the Mayor’s Agent that the proposed demolition is inconsistent with the purposes of the preservation law, because it does not retain a historic landmark property. Vote: 7-0.
Emory United Methodist Church, 6100 Georgia Avenue NW, concept/demolition and new construction.
The Board supported further archaeological investigation of the property. The Board suggested revisions to the plans for new construction and to lessen the amount of demolition. Vote: 7-0.
DESIGNATION HEARING
Capitol Hill Historic District amendment/expansion, Case 15-01.
Consideration of the historic district amendment application was continued to the May 28 meeting, because there was insufficient time to take testimony.
APRIL 30 MEETING
Present: Gretchen Pfaehler (Chair), Rauzia Ally, Andrew Aurbach, Maria Casarella, Graham Davidson, Nancy Metzger, Joseph Taylor, Charles Wilson.
AGENDA
HISTORIC LANDMARKS
Stevens School, 1050 21st Street NW, HPA 15-219, concept/renovation, new construction.
The HPRB make the following findings: (1) the preservation was commended, and the redevelopment plans should fully incorporate the findings of that plan, including but not limited to historically appropriate replacement windows on the primary elevations, restoration of masonry, and a finish treatment that restores the building to its mid-20th century appearance; (2) the general height and mass of the new construction was found to be compatible with the landmark, but that the cantilevered element over the rear of the school should be eliminated, the screen wall at the top floor should be eliminated, and the alley between the school and office building should be made wider; (3) it was recommended to the Mayor’s Agent that the lot consolidation subdivision is compatible with the character of the landmark. The project should return for further review when appropriate. Vote: 6-0 (Ally recused, Wilson absent).
McMillan Sand Filtration Site, 2501 1st Street NW, HPA 15-090, revised concept/mixed use, multiple-dwelling building with ground-level retail on north service corridor.
The HPRB found the revised concept’s height, massing, material palette, and detailing to be compatible with the previously-approved McMillan redevelopment master plan. The Board approved the reduced size of the bridge, but asked that it continue to be studied to relate more to the buildings it connects. Vote: 6-1.
FOGGY BOTTOM HISTORIC DISTRICT
2532 I Street NW, HPA 15-293, concept/three-story rear addition and roof deck.
The Board found the concept incompatible, unless the addition is reduced to two stories. A deck atop the addition may be compatible if redesigned (if it is set back sufficiently from the west edge of the building and has no visible stair penthouse). Vote: 5-2.
HISTORIC LANDMARK
Spring Valley Shopping Center, 4866 Massachusetts Avenue NW, HPA 15-283, concept/one-story front addition and renovation of front exterior space.
The HPRB found the concept for alterations and additions to the building to be incompatible as proposed, and recommended the proposal be modified as recommended in the staff report and return to the Board for review when appropriate. Vote: 8-0
Spring Valley Shopping Center, 4820 Massachusetts Avenue NW, HPA 15-252, concept/new construction of two-story retail and office building.
The HRPB found the general concept for a two-story building in this location to be compatible with the character of the landmark, but that the proposal should be revised as recommended in the staff report to more closely relate to the detailing and scale of the complex. In addition, the Board asked that the connection or transition with 4860 be eliminated or restudied. The project should return for final conceptual review when ready. Vote: 8-0
U STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT
1504 Swann Street NW, HPA 15-128, rear addition and roof deck.
The Board found the concept for a rear addition to be compatible with the historic district in accordance with the staff report recommendations and the requirement to keep the existing side parapet and set in the addition slightly. Vote: 7-0 (Aurbach absent).
SHAW HISTORIC DISTRICT
810 O Street, NW, HPA 15-248, concept/new construction of 9 story apartment building.
The HRPB approved the concept, with the revised one-story retail base, and delegated final approval to staff. Vote: 7-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR
APRIL 23 MEETING
The Board approved the following items on the consent calendar on April 23 by a vote of 7-0.
HISTORIC LANDMARKS
Plan of the City of Washington (L’Enfant Plan; L’Enfant-McMillan Plan) Proposed closing of 1st Street SW from R to T streets; R Street SW from Half to First Street; and S Street west of Half to Second Street; and portions of Potomac Avenue, S.O. 13-14605.
The Board unanimously adopted the staff report which recommended that: 1.) the street closures should be contingent upon development of the DC United stadium; 2.) the adverse effect resulting from closure should be mitigated through building and public space design that follows the principles of the L’Enfant Plan; 3.) further design of the project should be undertaken in consultation with the DC SHPO and other interested agencies and groups; and 4.) agreements should provide for the restoration of streets to their historic pattern if the stadium is removed. The HPRB also directed that the reservations be restored if the stadium is removed. The staff report was revised accordingly.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1780 Columbia Road NW, HPA 15-290 (formerly 1770 Euclid), subdivision.
CAPITOL HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT
527 6th Street SE, HPA 15-282, concept/rear addition and deck.
631 South Carolina Ave SE, HPA 15-305, concept/rear addition. (deferred at the request of the applicant)
432 New Jersey Ave SE, HPA 13-263, concept renewal/addition.
CLEVELAND PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT
3610 Macomb Street NW, HPA 15-302, addition and front porch alterations. (Vote 6-0, Casarella recused)
DUPONT CIRCLE HISTORIC DISTRICT
1758 Church Street NW, HPA 15-247, third-story addition.
DENIAL CALENDAR
The Board approved the following item on the denial calendar on April 23 by a vote of 7-0.
MOUNT VERNON SQUARE HISTORIC DISTRICT
1223 4th Street NW, HPA 15-296, permit/replace two front windows with triple-ganged windows.
CONSENT CALENDAR
APRIL 30 MEETING
The Board approved the following item on the consent calendar on April 30 by a vote of 7-0 (Wilson absent).
U STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT
1481 Florida Avenue, NW, HPA 15-244, revised concept/side addition
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Transcripts of Historic Preservation Review Board Meetings may be purchased from the court reporting agency that covered this hearing – Olender Reporting, Inc. (202) 898-1108, www.olenderreporting.com ,or info@OlenderReporting.com . Copies of individual staff reports that are
prepared in advance of the hearing are posted on our website at http://planning.dc.gov
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Bruce Yarnall
Operations and Grants Manager
DC Historic Preservation Office/Office of Planning
1100 4th Street SW Suite E650
Washington, DC 20024
T – (202) 442-8835
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